Deanna James: I Paint Tattoos on Skin

Deanna James — 2-time Ink Master contestant (Seasons 10 & 14) and owner of Eden Body Art Studios — sits down with Chris Johnson on the Passion Pod for a raw, inspiring conversation about turning a passion into a career. From oil painting classes at Hobby Lobby to tattooing paintings on skin worldwide, Deanna opens up about surviving a brutal apprenticeship, the truth behind Ink Master, building a 15-person non-tattooing staff at her Dallas studio, and why she spent years tattooing mastectomy nipple restorations for free. If you're an artist, aspiring tattooer, or anyone chasing a passion-driven career — this one's for you. In this episode: The reality of tattoo apprenticeships & hazing culture Behind the scenes of Ink Master Seasons 10 & 14 How to build a tattoo business that actually works Overcoming health struggles, rejection & public criticism Why gatekeeping in creative industries is holding everyone back 🎙️ Passion Pod | New episodes weekly 📲 Follow Passion Pod: Instagram:   / passionpod   TikTok:   / passionpod   Facebook:   / passion-pod-100063883543053   YouTube:    / @passionpod